Real quash Higuain speculation

Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueno has rejected reports that the club are looking to offload Gonzalo Higuain at the end of the season.

A report in AS on Tuesday claimed that Real had offered Manchester City the services of Higuain plus 10 million euros compensation.

However, Butragueno has dismissed such reports, insisting that the Argentine striker is a vital member of the squad.

“Rumours seem to be inevitable,” he told the club’s official website. “But we are delighted with Higuain.

“He is a world-class striker and we want him to stay here for many years. He arrived here very young and we regard him as a club player.

“He has always behaved impeccably whether he plays or not.”